Becky Schroeder
Becky Schroeder
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The Glo-Sheet Invention and Patent Timeline

This timeline charts the development, patenting, and initial impact of Becky Schroeder's most notable invention, the Glo-Sheet.
Invention of the Glo-Sheet
1973 (Age 10-11)
Inspired by her observations of writing difficulties in low light, Becky developed the Glo-Sheet, a writing tablet that illuminated when written on. It used a phosphorescent material to achieve this effect.
US Patent Application Filed
October 23, 1973
Becky Schroeder, with the assistance of her family, filed for a US patent for her Glo-Sheet invention. This marked a crucial step in protecting her intellectual property.
US Patent Granted (US3812623A)
May 20, 1974
At the age of 12, Becky Schroeder was granted US Patent 3812623A for her Glo-Sheet. This achievement made her one of the youngest females to receive a US patent.
Initial Public Reception and Recognition
Mid-1970s
Following the patent grant, the Glo-Sheet received attention in news articles and local media. Becky's accomplishment as a young inventor was highlighted, sparking interest in her invention's potential applications.